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Cornus alba Red Gnome™

Scientific Name: Cornus alba 'Regnzam'

Also Known As

  • Cornus alba 'Red Gnome'
  • Red Gnome Dwarf Red Twig Dogwood

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Cornus alba Red Gnome™ plant details

Cornus alba Red Gnome™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cornus alba Red Gnome™

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cornaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, dense, fall color, hedge, mass-planting, red stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cornus alba Red Gnome™

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bright-red twigs of C. alba enjoyed in larger gardens can now be equally appreciated in smaller yards or at the front of a border with this densely branched, low mounded shrub. S-PSh/M-W
Green leaves turn bright red in fall. Dense rounded form. Bright red-purple foliage-fall, red twigs winter, zones 3-8

Gardening facts about Cornus alba Red Gnome™ plant

How to Grow Cornus alba Red Gnome™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Fruit

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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